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Upper-Payment Limits; Drug 'Affordability' Boards Risk Medication Access
PDABs and upper-payment limits risk restricting medication access despite affordability intentions.

Jen Laws
Oct 15, 20234 min read
340B Hypocrisy: The Inconvenient Truth Behind Why We Need to Reform This Vital Safety Net Program
$100 billion 340B program lacks patient accountability; reform needed for charitable care obligations.

Jen Laws
Sep 24, 20236 min read
Prescription Drug Advisory Boards: Who is Impacted and How to get Involved
PDAB state implementation variations and how patients can engage in the process.

Jen Laws
Sep 17, 20235 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q3: July 2023
Q3 2023 Watch: HIV disparities coverage; debt ceiling crisis impacts; Medicaid disenrollment trends tracked.

Jen Laws
Jul 25, 202327 min read
Prescription Drug Advisory Boards: What They Are and Why They Matter to Patients
Introduction to PDABs: structure, function, and importance for patient medication access.

Jen Laws
Jul 9, 20234 min read
The Necessity of Patient-Centered 340B Reform
340B reform must prioritize patients: charity care obligations and medical debt reduction.

Jen Laws
Jun 18, 20233 min read
HCV 'Netflix' Model Reveals Price Isn't the Biggest Problem
Louisiana and Washington HCV subscription models save millions but fail elimination goals; cost alone isn't the barrier.

Jen Laws
Oct 23, 20224 min read
Advocates Gather to Discuss Pressing Healthcare Issues
ADAP Fireside Chat addresses counterfeit medications, 340B reform, and public health workforce sustainability.

Jen Laws
Oct 2, 20223 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q2: April 2022
Q2 2022 Watch reviewing HCV treatment access across ADAPs, Medicaid, Veterans benefits, and assistance programs.

Jen Laws
Apr 26, 202224 min read
Industry's Changes to 340B Drug Discount Program
Pharmaceutical industry changes to 340B implementation impact pricing and accessibility for covered entities.

Jen Laws
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Biden's State of the Union: Bold Promises on Public Health
Biden's SOTU addresses harm reduction, endorses MAT Act; limited HIV-specific programming focus.

Jen Laws
Mar 13, 20224 min read


HIV/HCV Co-Infection Watch Q1: January 2022
Q1 2022 assessment of HCV treatment access in ADAPs and Medicaid with DAA coverage and harm reduction data.

Jen Laws
Jan 23, 202224 min read
2021: A Year in Reflection
CANN reflects on 2021 advocacy spanning 340B drug pricing, HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use disorder policy.

Jen Laws
Dec 12, 20213 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Middlemen Matters to You
Analyzes the role of contract pharmacies and intermediaries in 340B drug distribution and patient access.

Jen Laws
Nov 14, 20216 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Decline in Charity Care Matters to You
Examines how 340B program expansion correlates with declining hospital charity care for vulnerable patients.

Jen Laws
Nov 7, 20216 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Accountability Matters to You
Explores accountability mechanisms in the 340B program and oversight requirements for patient protection.

Jen Laws
Oct 31, 20216 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why Transparency Matters to You
Explains why transparency in 340B operations is critical for program integrity and patient access.

Jen Laws
Oct 24, 20215 min read
A Patient's Guide to 340B: Why the Program Matters to You
Introduces the 340B Drug Discount Program: its history, purpose, and significance for medication access.

Jen Laws
Oct 17, 20215 min read
Biden Administration's Healthcare Future is One of Promise & Peril
Analyzes Biden health policy priorities including drug pricing reform and Medicare expansion.

Jen Laws
Sep 12, 20216 min read
340B Drug Discount Program: Here's What Patient Advocates Need to Know
Overview of the 340B Drug Discount Program for patient advocates covering program history and key policy issues.

Jen Laws
Jul 18, 20216 min read
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